KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia to conduct professional exams for new expat engineers before entering the Kingdom
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to conduct a professional examination for expatriate engineers who seek to come to the Kingdom on new job visas. The new decision…
How to Check Efada Medical Report Status for Iqama
Efada Medical Report for New Iqama or Iqama Issuance Every expatriate who enters Saudi Arabia on a resident visa is required to take a medical test from Efada…
HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the end of Article (41), added to the executive regulations of the labor law, it was added in light…
How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched digital versions of national identity cards for citizens and expatriates. The “Digital ID” or “Digital Iqama” can be accessed through the…
Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia
An employment contract is a signed agreement between an individual employee and an employer. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties. The employment contract must be under the standard form…
How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone
If you are an Al Rajhi Bank customer in Saudi Arabia and are using internet banking, the Aman Al Rajhi app will be very useful to you. This…
Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the procedure for renewing the final exit visa for workers after its expiry and the penalty prescribed for that. Jawzat’s…
Reporting Harassment, Cybercrime, and Human Trafficking via Kollona Amn App
Saudi Arabia’s Public Security Department operates the “Kollona Amn” (We Are All Security) app — a mobile application designed to help you report serious crimes directly to authorities.…
Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRD) has announced eight conditions under which expat workers can change jobs without needing approval from their current employer. These…
How to Check Mobile Network Coverage in Your Area in Saudi Arabia
Having a strong mobile network signal is essential for staying connected in Saudi Arabia, where telecommunications are a vital part of everyday life. Knowing how to check the…
Six conditions to extend a family visit visa through Absher
Jawazat has set some conditions for extending a family visa online. Following are the six conditions to extend visit visas through the Absher portal. Conditions for extending a…
Procedure to Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa for Dependents Outside Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Interior’s online platform, Absher, has launched a new service ‘Extend Exit Re-Entry Visa‘ which allows extending Exit Re-Entry visas for dependents who are outside Saudi…